Exchanges Round-Up: Coinjar Launches Aussie Crypto Fund, Square Trades OTC

In recent news pertaining to virtual currency exchanges, Coinjar has launched Australia’s first cryptocurrency index fund; Square’s latest quarterly report has revealed that company is executing its crypto trades via the over-the-counter (OTC) markets rather than “public cryptocurrency exchanges;” and Poloniex has launched EOS pairings. Also Read: SEC Has No Jurisdiction to Look at Bitcoin for … Read more

Indian Exchange Zebpay Enables Trueusd (TUSD) Stablecoin Trading

One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in India, Zebpay, has enabled Trueusd (TUSD) trading, deposits and withdrawals. The dollar-pegged stablecoin is offered as an alternative to fiat trading which is problematic under the Indian central bank’s ban. Also Read: The Daily: New Education Centers, Vietnamese Ask for Fraudster’s Extradition Zebpay Enables Trueusd Mumbai-headquartered cryptocurrency exchange … Read more

4 Issues Centralized Bitcoin Exchanges Need to Address in 2018

Centralized exchanges are a convenient way for consumers to enter the cryptocurrency world. Even so, these centralized platforms are not without issues and drawbacks. Various problems can arise when using these exchanges, which only highlights the need for decentralized trading solutions. 4. Lack of Transparency Around Volume Rumors regarding trading manipulation across cryptocurrency exchanges have … Read more

Okex Socializes Loss From Over $400 Million Bet Among BTC Futures Traders

Anyone getting involved with leveraged trading must assume upon themselves the risks associated with the potentially highly rewarding practice. A recent event should remind traders that, sometimes, even when the trade goes your way, you can still take a hit. Okex socialized one trader’s massive loss on BTC futures with a clawback. Also Read: The … Read more

Japanese Association Seeks Authority to Enforce Self-Regulation on Crypto Exchanges

Japanese crypto exchanges may soon have an official self-regulatory body. The Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association has applied with the country’s financial regulator to become the authority for self-regulation, with the power to enforce rules on its crypto exchange members. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Registering with FSA The Japan Virtual … Read more

SBI Plans Derivatives Platform, Huobi Eyes 30% Korean Market, Thai Four-Crypto ATM Unveiled

Japan’s SBI Group is reportedly planning to create a crypto derivatives platform. In South Korea, Huobi is taking an aggressive approach and expects to achieve a 30% crypto market share. Meanwhile, a Thai crypto exchange has unveiled an ATM that supports four cryptocurrencies. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space SBI Plans Derivatives … Read more

The Daily: Coinbase Introduces GBP Pairs, Hitbtc Adds EURS, Bitpanda Offers EOS

In today’s Bitcoin in Brief, we cover several decisions made by leading cryptocurrency exchanges regarding new trading options offered to clients. UK customers of Coinbase will be able to purchase cryptocurrencies with British pounds, Hitbtc has added support for the new euro-pegged stablecoin, EURS, and European exchange Bitpanda offers EOS. Also in The Daily, US … Read more

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